Undergraduate Majors and Degrees

Note: For specifics, degree requirements and printable pages, please see the catalog.

Graduate and Professional Degrees

Associate of Science (A.S.)*

(ADULT DEGREE Programs only)

Concentrations

Administrative/Community Services
Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Majors

Classics
Communication Studies
English
English with a Concentration in Film Studies
Family Studies
Family Studies with a Concentration in Child Development Education
Fine Arts
Fine Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design
French
German
Greek
History
Interior Design
Journalism and Mass Communication with Concentrations in Advertising, Broadcast and Electronic Journalism, Print Journalism, Public Relations
Latin
Music
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religion
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Religion with a Concentration in Congregational Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
World Language and Literature (French, German, and/or Spanish)

Interdisciplinary Concentrations

Asian Studies
International Relations
Language and World Trade (with a specialty in French, German, Spanish or World Languages)
Latin American Studies
Public Administration

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Music (B.M.)†

Majors

Church Music
Music
Performance (Instrumental Music, Organ, Piano, Piano with Pedagogy Emphasis, Voice)
Theory/Composition

Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.)†

Majors

Music (Music Education) with Concentrations in Instrumental Music, Vocal/Choral Music

*A minimum of 64 credits must be successfully completed. See Adult Degree Programs for details.

†This is a professional degree. Students must complete a closely prescribed course of study varying in duration and in the number of credits required. Students should consult the appropriate dean for curriculum details of degree requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Majors

Athletic Training (Non-Teaching)
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering and Mathematics (Dual-Degree)**
Engineering and Physics (Dual-Degree)**
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Exercise Science (Pre-Physical Therapy)
Fine Arts
Fine Arts with a Concentration in Graphic Design
Fitness and Health Promotion
Geography
Marine Science
Mathematics
Music
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physics
Sports Medicine (Pre-Medicine)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.)

Majors

Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management
Marketing

Concentrations (in combination with any business major above)

International Business, Social Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.)†

Majors

Early Childhood/Special Education/ Elementary/ Collaborative Teacher
English/Language Arts
History/Social Science
Physical Education
Physical Education with Athletic Training Option
Secondary Education
P-12 Education
Teacher Education ‡

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.I.S.)

( adult degree Programs only)

Concentrations

Administrative/Community Services
Counseling Foundations
Manager and Leadership Development
Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)†

Major

Nursing
Nursing (Second Degree B.S.N.)

**The student will receive the bachelor of science in mathematics or physics, depending on the track selected, from Samford, and the bachelor of engineering degree from the university of the participating engineering school.

‡See the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies section of the catalog for details on teacher certification in a major.

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